Thursday, October 13 2011

FSB and MEPs send strong message to commission on trailer height

On 13 October, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and a cross-party group of MEPs sent a strong message to the European Commission regarding the Commission's proposed regulation to introduce a four metre height limit for new lorry trailers used within the UK.

If the proposal is implemented, haulage firms will be forced to replace their existing trailers and UK companies would see their costs rise combined with an annual increase of some 300,000 tonnes in carbon emissions.
Read more...

• 
  The FSB and the cross-party delegation of MEPs complete with banner
• 
  The FSB and the cross-party delegation of MEPs
   
• 
  Mike Nattrass MEP with

Shine a light on the High Speed Rail 2 fiasco in Kenilworth.

The UKIP MEP joined campaigners against the planned high speed rail line who lit 28 beacons along the proposed route.

• 
  Mike with two Junior Stop HS2 protestors
• 
  Mike debating the Stop HS2 project with Nick Hillard (Chair of Crackley Residents Association)
• 
  Mike addresses the public about Stop HS2 issues
• 
  Queen Elizabeth 1st with Joe Rukin and Mike addressing the public, all giving reasons why HS2 is not required.